I totally identify with that post, you know. I suspect it's a really easy trap to fall into when you start something like this - somehow convincing yourself that this is Big and Worthy and so will involve reading Big Worthy books. And yeah - that is RaceFail.
*ponders*
I think a part of it has been me convincing myself that being white and trying to do anything anti-racist is all about being uncomfortable - facing home truths, dealing with white privilege, etc. Whereas, this challenge hasn't been. It's been me finding lots of lovely books, by fantastic authors and getting to write book reviews.
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Date: 2009-02-24 04:36 pm (UTC)*ponders*
I think a part of it has been me convincing myself that being white and trying to do anything anti-racist is all about being uncomfortable - facing home truths, dealing with white privilege, etc. Whereas, this challenge hasn't been. It's been me finding lots of lovely books, by fantastic authors and getting to write book reviews.
It's just been fun.